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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED F(FX) Mount Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED

Main Features

  • 28mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 645g / 1.42 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 83mm x 101mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.28m
  • Max Magnification: 0.17x
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Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED Overview


Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch
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CONs
Pricey


Lens Mount

Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED has a maximum diameter of 83mm and total length of 101mm. It weighs 645g / 22.8 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED and Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 (Nikon F (FX) mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED vs Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED and the Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 Size and Weight

Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED has a fixed focal length of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.



Weather Sealings

The Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m. 0.17x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Carl Zeiss Distagon T2,8/25: 0.43x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD: 0.4x - (Compare)
  • Nikon 35mm f1.8G: 0.24x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 aspherical + 2 ED element
  • Nano Crystal
  • fluorine coatings

Body Colour

Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 28mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements 3 aspherical + 2 ED element, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.17X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 645g
Diameter 83mm
Length 101mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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